The Why Store's 1997 Concert History

A folk and blues driven rock band that toured the colleges and bars of Indiana, originally formed in 1992 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana by Michael David Smith, Greg Gardner, Chris Shaffer & Charlie Bushor. The Why Store broke onto the national scene with their 1996 self titled album and the strength of the popular radio single "Lack of Water."

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The Why Store had 93 concerts in 1997

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1997
The Why Store Rainbo Roller Rink Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 03, 1997
The Why Store The Garage Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nov 28, 1997
The Why Store Piere's Entertainment Center Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Nov 20, 1997
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Mabel's Champaign, Illinois, United States
Nov 15, 1997
The Why Store Wetlands Preserve New York, New York, United States
Nov 14, 1997
The Why Store The Chance Theater Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Nov 12, 1997
The Why Store Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 09, 1997
The Why Store The Bayou Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 07, 1997
The Why Store Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 05, 1997
The Why Store Metropol Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 31, 1997
The Why Store The Cabooze Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 25, 1997
The Why Store Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Oct 24, 1997
The Why Store Clutch Cargo's Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Oct 23, 1997
The Why Store Peabody's DownUnder Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Oct 20, 1997
The Why Store mabels Champaign, Illinois, United States
Oct 18, 1997
The Why Store Main Event Toledo, Ohio, United States
Oct 17, 1997
The Why Store The Garage Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Oct 16, 1997
The Why Store Emens Auditorium, Ball State University Muncie, Indiana, United States
Oct 14, 1997
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The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Oct 13, 1997
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The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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X-Fest 1997 on Aug 9, 1997 [419-small]

X-Fest 1997
Aug 9, 1997
 Noblesville, Indiana, United States
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X-Fest 1997 on Aug 9, 1997 [421-small]

X-Fest 1997
Aug 9, 1997
 Noblesville, Indiana, United States
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X Fest 97 on Aug 9, 1997 [447-small]

X Fest 97
Aug 9, 1997
 Noblesville, Indiana, United States
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John Mellencamp / The Why Store on Mar 30, 1997 [086-small]

John Mellencamp / The Why Store
Mar 30, 1997
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Alternative Rock
College Rock
Indiana
Radioparadise
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Latest Setlist (06/12/2026):

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  1. Leave It All Behind
  2. Mrs. Cleary
  3. Afterlife
  4. My Sky is Blue
  5. Mothership
  6. The Difference
  7. Broke You
  8. Saw the Change (Real Love)
  9. Heart in My Hands
  10. Persuade Me
  11. Really Bad Things
  12. Let It Go
  13. Wheel Drivin Man
  14. Surround Me
  15. Broken Glass / Fire on the Mountain
  16. Beautiful World
  17. So Sad to Leave It
  18. Lack of Water
  19. I Have Fallen
  20. Lazy River
  21. D-Jam
  22. Father
  23. Fade Away / Still Inside of You
  24. When I'm With You
  25. Do Do Do
  26. I Like to Sleep
  27. Let You In
  28. Everybody (Holds the Future)
  29. Lies
  30. When You're High

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 16 concerts
2025 41 concerts
2024 25 concerts
2023 25 concerts
2022 32 concerts
2021 27 concerts
2020 17 concerts
2019 27 concerts
2018 29 concerts
2017 15 concerts
2016 7 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 4 concerts
2013 5 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 6 concerts
2010 16 concerts
2009 6 concerts
2008 13 concerts
2007 13 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 8 concerts
2000 18 concerts
1999 78 concerts
1998 63 concerts
1997 93 concerts
1996 111 concerts
1995 91 concerts
1994 70 concerts
1993 62 concerts
1992 3 concerts
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